The Saskatchewan Roughriders say fans have taken them up on pre-game drinking and barbecuing in the parking lot outside Mosaic Stadium.
The club says many have entered the lottery to win tailgating passes for the upcoming season.
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It says the passes are to cost $500, and they were only made available to season ticket members.
The Roughriders say it doesn’t have exact number of entries, but have called it a “strong response.”
The deadline to enter the lottery has expired, and those who win the random draw receive two parking spots — one for their vehicle and one for their setup.
The pass covers the whole season, including home playoff games.
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